State of Origin: Greg Alexander reveals why Matt Prior got the nod over Ryan James for NSW

For some, Brad Fittler's decision to choose Matt Prior for NSW
came out out the blue.

However, Sharks fans would attest for Prior's selection, with
the prop hitting career-best form this season.

The 31-year-old is enjoying a big 2018 in the black, white and
blue - in his 15 appearances this season, in averaging 57 minutes
per game, Prior already has made more offloads and nearly as many
tackle breaks than his entire 2017 output.

According to Blues advisor Greg Alexander, Prior's playing style
mirrors that of Reagan Campbell-Gillard, who was ruled out of the
remainder of the Origin series with a broken jaw suffered in
Penrith's loss to the Roosters last week.